“Showed curiosity”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Showed curiosity”, last seen on September 18, 2026.

Answer hidden — reveal below

A???D

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

ASKED

The answer to “Showed curiosity” is ASKED

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedSep 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Showed curiosity” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASKED — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Showed curiosity”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Showed curiosity” is ASKED — a 5-letter across entry from the September 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

ASKED has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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